Music and Performing Arts Teacher ENDING SOON

Lionheart Trust; Leicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Music and Performing Arts Teacher to join a vibrant team at The Cedars Academy. This full-time, permanent position offers the opportunity to inspire young minds and develop a creative curriculum that fosters student success. The academy values kindness, hard work, and community, providing a supportive environment for teachers and pupils alike. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this role is perfect for those eager to make a meaningful impact in education. Join a collaborative team and help shape the future of music education.

Qualifications

• Passion for music and performing arts education.
• Ability to develop and implement engaging curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Teach music and performing arts to students at The Cedars Academy.
• Shape the curriculum and expand the department into KS4.

Skills

Music Education

Performing Arts

Curriculum Development

Classroom Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Music or Education

PGCE or equivalent

Job description

Based at The Cedars Academy in Birstall, Leicestershire, and part of the Lionheart Academies Trust

Music and Performing Arts Teacher – permanent and full-time contract from 22 August 2025.

At The Cedars Academy, we believe in being kind, working hard, and taking responsibility. We aim to create a calm and safe environment where teachers can focus on teaching and pupils can learn without disruption. We explicitly teach positive behaviors and have a centralized behavior and detention system supervised by SLT to support staff. We are seeking a passionate, committed, and inspiring Music and Performing Arts Teacher to join our team. If you are eager to make a meaningful difference in young people's lives, we invite you to arrange a visit.

The Creative Department is a collaborative and passionate team dedicated to student success in their creative subjects. We offer a vibrant learning environment to develop students' creative skills. We are looking for a like-minded individual who can contribute to this thriving team, develop their own vision for music education at The Cedars, shape the curriculum, and expand the department into KS4.

At The Cedars, kindness and hard work are core values. We pride ourselves on our strong sense of community and warmly welcome new teachers. We support each other and foster a positive working environment. We encourage your application.

This position is a regulated activity and requires an enhanced criminal records check, including a barred list check. If you'd like to visit the Academy or have questions, please contact us.

Interview date: as soon as possible

We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close the application process early if we receive a high volume of applications.

The Trust values diversity and inclusion, providing all staff with opportunities to contribute, inspire, challenge, and succeed. We have staff networks for BAME, LGBTQ+, working-class backgrounds, and staff with disabilities.

Shortlisted candidates will undergo an online check.

The Cedars is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups, including ethnicity, gender, transgender status, age, disability, sexual orientation, and religion.